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The Do’s and Don’ts of Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Have you been toying around with the idea of replacing your current commercial flooring with engineered hardwood flooring? Engineered hardwood flooring is both a stable and striking choice. Commonly known to lend a sense of durability to interiors, it has been a popular commercial flooring choice for centuries as it portrays a variety of benefits, including:

A sustainable long-term investment

More resistant to moisture and humidity than solid hardwood

Allows for expansion and contraction of wood to be minimized

Complimentary to a variety of interior designs

Easy to clean

Environmentally friendly

High value look

Strength and durability

Although a versatile flooring choice, engineered hardwood has necessary requirements that are not always apparent to consumers. Business owners who don’t research the installation and maintenance of engineered hard wood flooring often face a loss of time, money and overall investment when executed poorly.

Below are some of the most vital hardwood flooring do’s and don’ts:

The Do’s

Do consider the environment in which your engineered hardwood flooring will be installed. Assess the humidity and level of foot traffic within your facility and choose the right flooring species accordingly.

If you have little to no experience installing engineered hardwood flooring, do hire a professional.

When cleaning the floors within your facility, only utilize vacuums and dry or damp mops and cloths to keep the flooring clean and clear of debris.

From the point of installation, do wipe up all spills on your engineered hardwood flooring as soon as possible to avoid permanent stains and water damages.

To minimize as much tracked in dirt as possible, do place wide mats or rugs by all entrances and high traffic areas.

To avoid permanent scratches and scrapes, do place protective pads under all furniture legs including chairs, tables, couches, desks, filing cabinets, etc.